Introduction

This activity is designed to encourage you to begin thinking about your future. You will research careers from among the more than 300 occupations listed in theOccupational Outlook Handbook (OOH).https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Objectives

After completing this activity, you will have a better understanding of the pay, job outlook, types of skills needed, and much more for various careers. Additionally, you will become more familiar with the Occupational Outlook Handbook so that you may use it as a career resource in the future.

Activity

You may select one or more occupations and prepare a report and/or presentation addressing the following questions:

• How does the occupation fit your skills and interests? (Slide 1)Be sure to list the occupation
• What will you be doing in the occupation? (Slide 2)
• What is the necessary education and/or training? (Slide 3)
• How many jobs are there in the occupation currently? (Slide 4)
• Is the occupation projected to grow, decline, or remain unchanged? Why? (Slide 5)
• How much does this occupation pay? What do the top 10 percent earn? The bottom 10 percent? (Slide 6)

Conclusion: Using the information collected above to assess whether you would pursue a career in the selected occupation (slide 7).

EACH SLIDE MUST HAVE AN IMAGE REALTED TO THE QUESTION.